Bachelor of Building Surveying CA33
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 6 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | external |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 24 courses/144 units of credit |
| Faculty: | James Goldston Faculty of Engineering & Physical Systems |
| Entry: | QTAC (more info) |
| Accreditation: | This program is regularly reviewed by the accrediting body the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors. |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | the Faculty on 07 4930 9733 or email engineering-enquiries@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | not applicable |
| CRICOS program codes: | not applicable |
Program aim
This program produces graduates capable of assessing building documentation for codes and standards compliance and inspecting staged works on all classes of buildings.
Prospective students are encouraged to talk to the Program Coordinator about exemptions from the program based on previous study or professional experience. The Faculty has established sets of exemptions for holders of selected TAFE qualifications. Students should actively seek employment in the building industry.
Students should note prerequisite requirements and course availability (in this Handbook) when constructing their program. Courses are offered once annually. It is suggested that courses be studied as shown in the Recommended Study Schedule. The loading may be varied to balance work and family commitments. If assistance is required, contact the Program Coordinator.
Career options
Building surveyor, building certifier level 1, building contractor, building site manager
Program structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 24 courses or 144 units of credit as outlined below:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Level 1: 8 compulsory courses which are: | |
| BLCN11033 | Construction 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11039 | Building Law and Regulations (NC) |
| BLAR11032 | Structural Forms and Analysis (NC) |
| BLAR11048 | Construction 2 (NC) |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| Level 2: 8 compulsory courses which are: | |
| BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies (NC) |
| BLAR12053 | Professional Practice (NC) |
| BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes (NC) |
| BLSV12023 | Fire Safety Design (NC) |
| BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 (NC) |
| BLAR12038 | Building Industry Contracts (NC) |
| BLSV12024 | Inspection Procedures (NC) |
| BLSV12020 | Building Infrastructure Audits (NC) |
| Level 3: 8 compulsory courses which are: | |
| BLAR13049 | Construction 3 (NC) |
| BLAR13042 | Building Sector Management (NC) |
| BLSV13022 | Building Services Audits (NC) |
| BLSV13025 | Performance Based Legislation (NC) |
| BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13047 | Construction Economics 1 (NC) |
| BLSV13021 | Building Lesgislation 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13040 | Building Life Cycle Maintenance (NC) |
Recommended Study Schedule
The following is a recommended progression only. Students are encouraged to determine their own program based upon credit transfers granted and work and family commitments.
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Term 1 (T1) | |
| BLCN11033 | Construction 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Term 2 (T2) | |
| BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Term 3 (T3) | |
| BLAR11039 | Building Law and Regulations (NC) |
| Year 2 - T1 | |
| BLAR11032 | Structural Forms and Analysis (NC) |
| BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies (NC) |
| Year 2 - T2 | |
| BLAR11048 | Construction 2 (NC) |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| Year 2 - T3 | |
| BLSV12020 | Building Infrastructure Audits (NC) |
| Year 3 - T1 | |
| BLAR12053 | Professional Practice (NC) |
| BLSV12023 | Fire Safety Design (NC) |
| Year 3 - T2 | |
| BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes (NC) |
| BLSV12024 | Inspection Procedures (NC) |
| Year 3 - T3 | |
| BLAR13042 | Building Sector Management (NC) |
| Year 4 - T1 | |
| BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 (NC) |
| BLAR12038 | Building Industry Contracts (NC) |
| Year 4 - T2 | |
| BLSV13025 | Performance-based Legislation (NC) |
| BLSV13021 | Building Legislation 2 (NC) |
| Year 4 - T3 | |
| BLSV13022 | Building Services Audits (NC) |
| Year 5 - T1 | |
| BLAR13049 | Construction 3 (NC) |
| BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 (NC) |
| Year 5 - T2 | |
| BLAR13040 | Building Life Maintenance (NC) |
| Year 6 - T1 | |
| BLAR13047 | Construction Economics 1 (NC) |
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Degree with distinction
Students who achieve a GPA of 6.0 and above, in their first attempt result in their enrolled courses over the three years (full-time equivalent) of the program will be awarded a degree with distinction.
Requirements
It is a requirement of this program that all students have access to the CQU World Wide Web site via the Internet. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the program using email and the Internet.
Students should have a mathematical knowledge equal to a passing grade in Queensland Maths B or an interstate or TAFE equivalent.